Bob Cassilly

Bob Cassilly dedicated his life to turning a demolished city into art. His legacy remains strong in St. Louis.

Three members of the so-called “Cassilly Crew” share how they built the inimitable City Museum.

Emily Colmo knows a whole lot more about sunflowers today than she did three months ago. Back then, she began her sunflower journey in distressed parts of…

Bound in a straitjacket. Wrapped in 50 feet of chain. Tied in ropes.Then, connected to a wooden yoke, sealed in a canvas bag and locked in a shipping…

When your childhood’s spent roller blading, building forts and doing your homework among the rubble that would become St. Louis’ iconic City Museum, where…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 17, 2013 - Metal sculptor Noah Kirby wants to make sure people know he worked “for” the late…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Metal sculptor Noah Kirby wants to make sure people know he worked “for” the late Bob Cassilly, not…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 5, 2013: I knew before I arrived in Barcelona that I would find Bob Cassilly there.Antoni…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Dec. 27, 2011 - For children and their parents, the City Museum is a happy place, and they're…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Sept. 28, 2011 - Following the death of Bob Cassilly, one thing is certain: City Museum will re-open…